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We are currently hiring for the following positions:

ACMaN Research Assistant/Technician 5, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Administrative Coordinator, Clinical Research Support Unit, Children's & Women's Health Center

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Decoding kids' health through cheek swabs: What new research reveals

Cheek swabs — they’re painless, simple, and commonly used in pediatric research. But how reliable are they across different developmental periods? And what can they really tell us about children’s health?

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Cutting-edge genomic technology to help improve medication safety for children in new BC Children’s led study

Dr. Bruce Carleton will be leading a new $17 million project to make medications safer for children across Canada. By uncovering the genetic variations in patients that can lead to adverse drug reactions, this research could help explain differing medication responses and improve disease outcomes.

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Digestive ‘treasure chest’ shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut

BCCHR and UBC researchers have designed a new approach to drug delivery called ‘GlycoCaging’ that transports medicine for inflammatory bowel disease directly to the gut.

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BCCHR researchers develop new way to match young cancer patients with the right drugs

A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins.

The team, led by researchers from BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and the University of British Columbia, is the first in Canada to combine these two techniques to identify and test a drug for a young patient's tumour in time for their treatment.

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Unlocking the mystery of nephrotic syndrome in kids: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Susan Samuel

Pediatric nephrologist Dr. Susan Samuel, a new investigator who joined BCCHR in September 2024, has been investigating ways to improve the quality of life of children diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. She is serving as the director for the ENRICH program, a national network of mentors and learners. We met Dr. Samuel to talk about the importance of research and mentorship.

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